Directions to Lake Locations

Echo Lake - Ikes Point

Wonderful paddling spot on the east side of the lake with a small parking area near the launch. A park pass is required to park and launch here and there are no restroom facilities. Be mind ful that you cannot block the boat launch and cannot take your boards to the southern beach as it is prohibited by National Park during summer months. Approx. 20 from downtown Bar Harbor

Ponds End - Great Long Pond

Public launch with parking and easy access to the northern end of the Pond. Can be very busy in the summer months with people swimming and renting canoes and kayaks from the rental business across the street. There is a porta-potty across the street from the landing. Approx 20 min from downtown Bar Harbor.

Long Pond - Fire Road

An off the beaten path location with a more difficult launc about 30 minutes from downtown Bar Harbor. Parking is limited Small secluded fire road on the western side of the island. The road is touch to find and the launch is more difficult and rocky. Parking is only available a few hundred yards past the landing. Must pull OFF the road to leave space for emergency vehicles. There are no restroom facilities and the area is often frequented by locals wishing to swim. Please clear the launch area quickly. A park pass is required to launch here.

Seal Cove Pond - Boat Launch

Although the pond is about a 35 minute drive from Bar Harbor and a bit hard to find the southern end of the pond is a wonderful place to explore on a paddle board. There is a small parking area for a few cars but no other facilities. A park pass is required to launch here.